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Ugali

Swahili

English: Porridge

Also uji (thin porridge)

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Pre-colonial context

“Porridge (ugali/obusuma) is the staple food of East Africa, made from maize or millet flour.”

In other languages

Luhya
Obusuma
Hard stiff porridge of maize, millet, or finger millet; eaten with relish, meat, fish, or vegetables. Swahili ugali
Wanga · KE
Kalenjin
Rongorik
Meru (Kimeru)
Ucuru
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